Food Fraud Exposed Editorial

Food Fraud Exposed Editorial

by | Jan 13, 2016 | Italy, Olive Oil, Thoughts

60 minutes recently aired an exposé on the Mafia’s control over food production in Italy, called “Agromafia.” It is scary. Chlorophyll and sunflower oil or canola oil mixed together to form olive oil; detergent added to cheese to whiten it; cheap wine touted as...
A Bit of Bisceglie

A Bit of Bisceglie

by | Sep 21, 2014 | European Markets, Italy, Olive Oil

Nestled into the heart of Puglia lies the seaside town of Bisceglie in southeastern Italy. I am here on an olive oil discovery, to slip into a slower pace and to delve for clues about what makes this such an alluring part of the country. The people have a warmth and...